Exam Details

• Post Name: Deputy District Education Media Officer (DDEMO)
• Department: Health Services
• Paper Code: 146/2015
• Date of Examination: 5th August 2015
• Conducting Body: Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)
• Exam Mode: Objective-type multiple-choice questions (OMR-based)

Question Paper Structure

The exam for Deputy District Education Media Officer (Health Services) covered key topics related to public health communication, media management, educational strategies, general administration, and current affairs. Below are the major sections included in the paper:

1. Mass Communication & Media Studies (Core Subject)

• Principles of Mass Communication
• Role of Media in Public Health Awareness
• Print & Electronic Media - Advantages and Limitations
• Basics of Journalism – News Reporting, Editing, and Ethics
• Media Laws & Press Regulations in India

2. Public Health Education & Promotion

• Concepts of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
• Role of Education in Public Health Awareness
• Community Health Education Programs
• Use of Social Media & Digital Platforms for Health Awareness
• Case Studies on Successful Public Health Campaigns

3. Health Policies & Government Initiatives

• National Health Policy and Kerala Health Policy
• Major Public Health Schemes – NRHM, Ayushman Bharat, and ICDS
• Role of WHO, UNICEF, and Other International Organizations
• Kerala’s Achievements in Health & Sanitation

4. Public Relations & Media Management

• Fundamentals of Public Relations (PR)
• Press Releases, Press Conferences & Media Briefings
• Crisis Communication & Handling Health Emergencies
• Importance of Ethical Journalism in Health Reporting

5. Educational Psychology & Communication Skills

• Learning Theories & Behavioral Change Models
• Effective Teaching and Training Methods
• Audience Analysis in Health Communication
• Psychology of Persuasion & Motivation

6. General Administration & Management

• Kerala Service Rules & Office Procedures
• Right to Information (RTI) Act and Media Regulations
• Leadership and Decision-Making in Public Health Sector
• Budgeting & Financial Management in Health Education

7. Current Affairs & General Knowledge

• National & International Health Developments
• Recent Government Initiatives in Education & Health
• Awards, Recognitions, and Notable Figures in Public Health
• Kerala’s Socio-Economic Development

8. Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability

• Analytical Thinking & Decision-Making
• Logical Puzzles and Pattern Recognition
• Numerical & Data Interpretation Skills
• Problem-Solving in Real-World Scenarios

9. English Language & Writing Skills

• Grammar & Sentence Correction
• Vocabulary – Synonyms & Antonyms
• Report Writing & Comprehension
• Media Terminology & Communication Styles

10. Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada Language Proficiency

• Basic Grammar and Sentence Structure
• Essay Writing & Official Correspondence
• Translation & Interpretation Skills

Marking Scheme

• Total Marks: 100
• Number of Questions: 100 (Objective Type)
• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

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